EYFS Assistant

Location: Milborne Port (School based in Sherborne)
Role: Level 3 EYFS Assistant
Start Date: January 2026
Hours: Monday–Friday, 11:00am–3:00pm (Part-time)

ACE Excellence School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 EYFS Assistant to join our Milborne Port setting from January. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive, child-centred team committed to providing exceptional early years education.

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified Level 3 Early Years practitioner
• Someone passionate about EYFS development and learning
• A caring, proactive team player
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and families
• A child only Enhanced DBS that is on the update service (or be willing to apply for one)
• 2 solid references from previous 24 months of employment.

What we offer:

• A warm, welcoming school community
• Supportive leadership and professional development
• A nurturing environment where children’s curiosity and confidence flourish
• Opportunities to expand within roles and have access to other lines of work.

If you’re committed to helping children thrive and want to make a real impact in early years education, we’d love to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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